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Downtown QuikTrip to get bigger store

QuikTrip's latest Wichita project is coming to downtown. The Tulsa-based convenience store chain has scheduled a "scrape and build" project at Douglas and Washington, the latest move to renovate and modernize its Wichita stores.

Looking for tickets? Don't call the bank

If you want tickets to any of the upcoming shows at Intrust Bank Arena , don't call Intrust Bank . That may seem obvious, but apparently it's not to everyone.

Consultant: Patience key to downtown plan

Some themes are emerging as the city's downtown revitalization consultant continues its listening tour.

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Kechi plans to offer new-home incentives

The city of Kechi and the developers of the vacant Rock Pointe subdivision are joining the growing list of suburban cities offering incentives for homebuilders and homebuyers.

Dow dips on technology forecasts

NEW YORK — Disappointing forecasts from technology companies and an unexpected drop in home construction added to worries about the economy and sent stocks modestly lower.

Dubai Airshow orders less than 10 percent of 2007's

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Airbus said Wednesday it agreed to sell six jetliners to newly created Senegal Airlines, giving the European planemaker bragging rights to more than $5 billion worth of orders at a subdued Dubai Airshow.

Study: Business jet sales to dip before rebounding

A new study by Forecast International predicts that 11,297 business jets worth about $197 billion will be produced from 2009 through 2018.

Boeing wins appeal

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday reversed a lower court's ruling, paving the way for the Air Force to award a $1.1 billion contract to Boeing to maintain its fleet of KC-135 refueling tankers.

Consultant: Wichita has 2 drawbacks

A consultant said Tuesday that Wichita has at least two major drawbacks in recruiting business: lack of a ready site, and a stigma stemming from recent aviation industry strikes.

Boeing gets orders for 11 jets at Dubai

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Boeing scored its first orders at the Dubai Airshow on Tuesday with requests for 11 737-800 jetliners, while the United Arab Emirates military inked two defense deals with European manufacturers.

Web sites draw fire for sneaky subscriptions

WASHINGTON — A Senate committee Tuesday condemned three online companies, saying they are tricking consumers into signing up for subscription services they don't want.

Boeing would finish tankers in Wichita

In a departure from previous comments, a Boeing official said finishing work on U.S. Air Force aerial refueling tankers will be done in Wichita if the company wins the contract.

Etheredge case in need of new lead attorney

Thomas Etheredge's trial on securities fraud charges is set for Jan. 19, but the status of the Wild West World founder's lead defense attorney is in doubt.

Caffe Posto spot will be Wine Dive

Coffee and sandwich sales weren't enough to keep Caffe Posto open near Douglas and Oliver, but new owners are hoping wine and food will be a hit.

Venture is example of Pipeline success

Toby Rush's first entrepreneurial venture won't be his last.

Kansas is part of Vonage settlement

Kansas will receive about $45,000 of a $3 million, multi-state settlement with Vonage, a company that provides voice-over-Internet phone service, the state's attorney general announced Monday.

GM will repay federal loans ahead of schedule

DETROIT — In a positive sign that General Motors' restructuring is off to a good start, the company Monday said it would begin repaying U.S. government loans later this year, ahead of what is required, and that it generated $3.3 billion in cash during the third quarter after emerging from bankruptcy.

Developer's history complicates project

Several developers are pushing a plan for a large complex of attached housing and apartments north of K-96 in Maize.

Flint Hills wins suit against BP

A federal jury on Friday ordered British Petroleum to pay Wichita-based Flint Hills Resources $41.7 million in damages for breach of contract. The case centered on BP selling a damaged Joliet, Ill., plant to Flint Hills in 2004.

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